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SUMMARY:Faculty Concert\, October 26\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening of live music as 13 of the Center for Musical Arts’ faculty members take the stage for a free Halloween-themed concert! \nYou’ll hear a mix of classical and jazz favorites\, from Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins to Holst’s Mars and Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre\, along with a few spooky surprises. \nWith violins\, piano\, trombone\, clarinet\, saxophone\, flute\, trumpet\, guitar\, and bass all represented\, this concert celebrates the incredible range and collaboration of our talented faculty. \nThis community concert is open to everyone\, so bring your family\, your friends\, and your Halloween spirit! \nConcerto for Two Violins in D minor BWV 1043 2nd Mvmt/JS Bach\nMichael Pordesimo\nRuth Galloway \nBrunhilde’s Ghostly Improv\nDeborah Schmit-Lobis\, piano\nMary Jungerman\, bass clarinet \nFrom Ma mere l’Oye (Mother Goose) Suite/Maurice Ravel\nBrian Hickman\nJessica Daniel \n“Mars” from The Planets/Gustav Holst\nDeborah Schmit-Lobis\nJerry Burkhardt \nNight on Bop Mountain/Chet Baker\nDon’t Get Around Much Anymore/Duke Ellington\nDeborah S-L\, piano\nSteve Christopher\, trumpet\nRex Spease\, sax\nEarl Permut\, bass\nKonner McIntyre\, guitar \nDuetto/Bach\nJackson McLellan\, bass trombone\nRuth Galloway\, violin \nBebȇ/Hermesto Pascal\nRex Spease\, flute\nMatheus Pagliacci\, piano \nLittle Orley and the Haunted House/Fred Waring\nRachel Fetler\, soprano\nJackson McLellan\, bass trombone\nMary Jungerman\, bass clarinet\nBecca Kronyak\, saxophone \nIN C/Terry Riley\nSam Headlee\, viola\nLarina Gray\, violin\nAnne Brennand\, cello\nJackson McLellan\, bass trombone\nBecca Kronyak\, sax\nMary Jungerman\, clarinet\nDeborah Schmit-Lobis\, Kathy Kucsan\, piano \nDanse Macabre/Saint-Saens\nRachel Fetler\, soprano\nDeborah Schmit-Lobis\, piano\nJackson McLellan\, bass trombone\nBecca Kronyak\, sax\nMichael Pordesimo\, violin\nMary Jungerman\, clarinet \nSee our Frequently Asked Questions > \n
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/faculty-concert-2/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022-23 Concert Series (show on Concert Series page),CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T083109
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SUMMARY:Behind the Music: Alejandro Castaño\, percussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cultural Caravan’s Behind the Music series in partnership with the Center for Musical Arts! Join Cultural Caravan’s Artistic Director Josh Halpern as he welcomes a lineup of dynamic artists for intimate evenings of live music\, personal stories\, and unscripted conversation. Get a rare glimpse into their creative process\, hear music you won’t experience anywhere else\, and bring your own questions about art\, inspiration\, and life. \nMeet Alejandro Castaño \nAlejandro Castaño is a jazz and Afro-Cuban drummer and percussionist in Denver\, Colorado. He is a first-generation Cuban and Colombian-American and draws inspiration from his culture into his music. Alejandro is an active performer and educator in the United States and abroad.  \nHighlights of his performance and recording credits include Chuchito Valdés\, Ron Miles\, Benny Benack III\, Gerardo Aguillón\, Raul Murciano\, Jonathan Powell\, Steve Turre\, Greg Gisbert\, Annie Booth\, and many others.  \nThroughout his career\, he has conducted numerous master classes at universities such as Cincinnati Conservatory of Music\, Truman State University\, University of Jamestown\, and University of Wyoming. Additionally\, he has been a guest artist and educator at the National University of Costa Rica since 2012. \nCurrently\, he is a lecturer at the University of Colorado at Boulder\, and an instructor at Front Range Community College and Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts\, teaching drumset\, percussion\, jazz history and music theory. Alejandro can frequently be seen performing at Denver’s local jazz venues\, festivals\, and beyond.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/behind-the-music-alejandro-castano-percussion/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251121T210000
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SUMMARY:April May Webb\, jazz vocalist
DESCRIPTION:Jazz vocalist April May Webb brings soulful storytelling and fearless improvisation to every performance. As co-leader of the genre-blending group Sounds of A&R (S.O.A.R.)\, Webb bridges tradition and innovation with warmth\, swing\, and a voice that’s sweet-toned\, expressive\, and elastic.  \nWhether scatting through “Giant Steps” or singing her own poignant ballads\, Webb channels the spirit of her greatest influence\, Sarah Vaughan\, while creating something entirely her own. \nSet 1\nSeptember in the Rain\nSocial Call\nDon’t Know Why\nI’m Old Fashioned\nKilling Me Sofly\nJolene \nSet 2\nMy Funny Valentine\nSigns of Life\nRound Midnight\nThank you for being a friend\nSummertime\nCottonwood Tree \nSee our Frequently Asked Questions >
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/april-webb-jazz-vocalist/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022-23 Concert Series (show on Concert Series page),CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251218T180000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Jazz Combo Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Musical Arts’ Wednesday night Advanced Jazz combo for an evening of live music under the direction of Steve Christopher. In addition to playing original charts and arrangements\, the group’s lovely and talented singer\, Staci\, will be joining for four songs.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/advanced-jazz-combo-concert/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260130T193000
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SUMMARY:Mackenzie Melemed\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Experience the electrifying artistry of pianist Mackenzie Melemed\, 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant winner and a rising star on the international stage.  \nHailed by The New York Times as “an excellent young pianist\,” Melemed is known for his dazzling technique\, emotional depth\, and wide-ranging repertoire. From Carnegie Hall to major festivals in Europe and Asia\, he has won over audiences worldwide.  \nHis program is known to feature fresh interpretations\, beloved classics\, and a world premiere or two—don’t miss the chance to hear him live! \n \n \nSee our Frequently Asked Questions >
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/mackenzie-melemed-piano/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022-23 Concert Series (show on Concert Series page),CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260205T203000
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CREATED:20250811T205823Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Music: Salomé Songbird
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cultural Caravan’s Behind the Music series in partnership with the Center for Musical Arts! Join Cultural Caravan’s Artistic Director Josh Halpern as he welcomes a lineup of dynamic artists for intimate evenings of live music\, personal stories\, and unscripted conversation. Get a rare glimpse into their creative process\, hear music you won’t experience anywhere else\, and bring your own questions about art\, inspiration\, and life. \nMeet Salomé Songbird \nJoy Adams\, cello\, mandolin\, banjo\nBryan Dubrow\, guitar\nAriele Macadangdang\, violin \nSalomé Songbird has been honing their distinct take on acoustic music – self-described as scathing lullabies – for live audiences around Colorado. Band Members Ariele Macadangdang\, Joy Adams\, and Bryan Dubrow originally met in the mid-2010s and reunited in 2022 with ambitions to push themselves – and audiences – musically and emotionally.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/behind-the-music-salome-songbird/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T083109
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SUMMARY:Open Student Recitals
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an inspiring evening of music performed by talented CMA students of all ages and levels. \nIt’s free and open to all bring family and friends and cheer them on!
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/open-student-recitals/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events (show only on All Events page)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T083109
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SUMMARY:James (Zijian) Wei\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Meet pianist James (Zijian) Wei: First Prize winner of the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition and a standout at the Geneva International Music Competition. With a fast-growing list of international accolades\, Wei is quickly establishing himself as one of the most compelling pianists of his generation. \nKnown for his emotional depth and technical command\, he brings fresh insight to every performance\, whether interpreting the classics or exploring bold new works. \nProgram: \nPiano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor\, Op. 90   Beethoven (1770–1827) \nI. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck (With liveliness and with feeling and expression throughout) \nII. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen (Not too swiftly and conveyed in a singing manner) \nRhapsodies\, Op. 79   Brahms (1833–1897) \nNo. 1 in B minor. Agitato \nNo. 2 in G minor. Molto passionato\, ma non troppo allegro \nFantasy in B Minor\, Op. 28  Scriabin (1872-1915) \nPolonaise-Fantaisie in A-Flat Major\, Op. 61  Chopin (1810-1849) \nIntermission \n12 Etudes d’execution transcendante\, S. 139 – XI. Harmonies du soir  Liszt (1811-1886) \nBallade No. 2\, S. 171  Liszt (1811-1886) \nHungarian Rhapsody “Rakoczy March” No.15 Arr. Horowitz  Liszt (1811-1886) \nRéminiscences de‘Don Juan’Mozart\, S.418  Liszt (1811-1886) \n\nSee our Frequently Asked Questions >
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/james-zijian-wei-piano/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022-23 Concert Series (show on Concert Series page),CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T083109
CREATED:20250730T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T171435Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty Concert\,  March 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Musical Arts proudly presents free faculty concerts showcasing the talents of select faculty members. These performances feature intimate chamber music such as duos\, trios\, and small ensembles that highlight the artistry and collaboration of our school. \nOpen to the entire community\, these concerts offer a special opportunity for students\, families\, and local music lovers to experience our faculty as performers.  \nSee our Frequently Asked Questions >
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/faculty-concert/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022-23 Concert Series (show on Concert Series page),CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T083109
CREATED:20250811T233044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T172052Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Music: Josh Halpern\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cultural Caravan’s Behind the Music series in partnership with the Center for Musical Arts! Join Cultural Caravan’s Artistic Director Josh Halpern as he welcomes a lineup of dynamic artists for intimate evenings of live music\, personal stories\, and unscripted conversation. Get a rare glimpse into their creative process\, hear music you won’t experience anywhere else\, and bring your own questions about art\, inspiration\, and life. \n\nMeet Josh Halpern \nJosh Halpern has appeared on stages around the world as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and orchestral principal cellist. He has collaborated with artists including Jonathan Biss\, Anthony Roth Costanzo\, Roberto Díaz\, Viviane Hagner\, Gary Hoffman\, Kim Kashkashian\, Patricia Kopatchinskaja\, Anthony McGill\, Olli Mustonen\, and Itzhak Perlman. He has appeared at music festivals including the Ravinia Steans Institute\, Music@Menlo\, the Perlman Chamber Music Workshop\, the New York String Orchestra Seminar\, the Taos School of Music\, La Jolla Summerfest\, Musikiwest\, and Krzyzowa-Music. \nFrom 2021 to 2023\, Josh was a member of the Karajan Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker under the mentorship of principal cello Ludwig Quandt\, performing as a member of the Berlin Philharmonic. He has served as guest principal cello with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (2019) and the Philharmonia Orchestra in London (2023)\, and appeared as guest member cellist throughout the world with the Banff Competition-winning Rolston Quartet\, the Varian Fry Quartet\, the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic\, and the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. \nAn eager advocate of contemporary music\, Josh has worked personally with composers such as Bruce Adolphe\, Richard Danielpour\, Henrique Eisenmann\, Scott Ordway\, Kevin Puts\, Dai Wei\, Nick DiBerardino\, and Kaija Saariaho. In 2025\, he debuted In Real Time\, a project showcasing living composers through immersive programs that combine new commissioned works with the music\, literature\, art\, and contemporary sociopolitical circumstances that inspired them. The debut edition featured the premiere of Scott Ordway’s Letters to My Daughters for cello and piano\, reflecting on parenthood amid social and political uncertainty. \nJosh’s commitment to bringing music to unexpected places began with his 2018 solo tour across Colorado\, performing in venues including the state penitentiary\, small-town saloons\, and bicycle shops. This work led to his founding of the Cultural Caravan in 2021\, a Colorado-based organization that has since presented over 100 artists in coordination with over 60 local businesses and community organizations\, raising and reinvesting over $600\,000 into the community through vital year-round community programming. \nJosh completed his Artist Diploma at The Curtis Institute of Music\, where he studied with Carter Brey and Peter Wiley and served as principal cello of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra. As an undergraduate at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music\, he studied with Desmond Hoebig and won the school’s concerto competition. As a teacher\, he has presented master classes throughout the United States and South America and served on faculty at Curtis Summerfest\, the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival\, and the Brooklyn School of Music. \nHe lives in Brooklyn\, New York\, and performs on a cello by Domenico Busan\, c. 1750\, previously owned by his teacher Desmond Hoebig\, provided on generous long-term loan from a member of the Stretton Society.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/behind-the-music-josh-halpern-cello/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T210000
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SUMMARY:Koa String Quartet and Oros Piano Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Oros Trio is a graduate piano trio at the University of Colorado\, Boulder\, made up of violinist Emilie Tupper\, cellist Julian Bennett\, and pianist Ethan Stahl. Named after the Greek word for mountain\, the group has been coached by violinists Alex Gonzalez and Andrea Segar\, cellist Meta Weiss\, and pianist Andrew Cooperstock\, and has performed in masterclasses for members of the Baumer String Quartet\, the Takács Quartet\, and pianist Emely Phelps. The Oros Trio recently competed as National Finalists in the 2026 MTNA Chamber Music Competition in Chicago. United by their love of collaboration and music-making\, the group is committed to broadening their music horizons through expanding their repertoire and reaching new audiences. \nThe Koa String Quartet\, Graduate Quartet-in-Residence at CU Boulder and 2024 Ekstrand Competition winners\, brings heartfelt expression and vibrant precision to the classical stage. Hailing from Hawaiʻi\, Michigan\, and New York\, these four musicians unite their diverse backgrounds in thrilling chamber music. \nProgram \nOros Piano Trio \nD’un Matin de printemps    Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) \nFour Folk Songs                Gabriela Lena Frank (1972- ) \n     I. Canto para La Mariìa Angola \n     II. Children’s Dance \n     III. Serenata \n     IV. Chaviìn de Huantar \nPiano Trio No. 1 in B Major\, Op. 8 Johannes Brahms  (1833-1897) \n     I. Allegro con brio \n—- \nKoa String Quartet \nStrum                                  Jessie Montgomery (1891- ) \nQuartet Op. 74 No. 10 “Harp  Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) \n     I. Poco adagio – Allegro \n     II. Adagio ma non troppo \n     III. Presto – Più presto quasi Prestissimo \n     IV. Allegretto con variazioni \n  \nSee our Frequently Asked Questions > \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Oros Trio is a graduate piano trio at the University of Colorado\, Boulder\, made up of violinist Emilie Tupper\, cellist Julian Bennett\, and pianist Ethan Stahl. Named after the Greek word for mountain\, the group has been coached by violinists Alex Gonzalez and Andrea Segar\, cellist Meta Weiss\, and pianist Andrew Cooperstock\, and has performed in masterclasses for members of the Baumer String Quartet\, the Takács Quartet\, and pianist Emely Phelps. The Oros Trio recently competed as National Finalists in the 2026 MTNA Chamber Music Competition in Chicago. United by their love of collaboration and music-making\, the group is committed to broadening their music horizons through expanding their repertoire and reaching new audiences. \nThe Koa String Quartet\, Graduate Quartet-in-Residence at CU Boulder and 2024 Ekstrand Competition winners\, brings heartfelt expression and vibrant precision to the classical stage. Hailing from Hawaiʻi\, Michigan\, and New York\, these four musicians unite their diverse backgrounds in thrilling chamber music. \nProgram \nOros Piano Trio \nD’un Matin de printemps    Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) \nFour Folk Songs                Gabriela Lena Frank (1972- ) \nI. Canto para La Mariìa Angola \nII. Children’s Dance \nIII. Serenata \nIV. Chaviìn de Huantar \nPiano Trio No. 1 in B Major\, Op. 8 Johannes Brahms  (1833-1897) \nI. Allegro con brio \nKoa String Quartet \nStrum                                  Jessie Montgomery (1891- ) \nQuartet Op. 74 No. 10 “Harp  Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) \n     I. Poco adagio – Allegro \n     II. Adagio ma non troppo \n     III. Presto – Più presto quasi Prestissimo \n     IV. Allegretto con variazioni \n  \nSee our Frequently Asked Questions >
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/koa-string-quartet-and-borealis-trio/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022-23 Concert Series (show on Concert Series page),CMA Events (show on homepage)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T083109
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SUMMARY:Celebrate CMA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special auditioned concert that’s more than just a performance it’s a celebration! In addition to the concert\, the event will feature: \n\nPerformances by some of our ensembles\nCake and refreshments\nRecognition and congratulations for our graduating high school seniors\nA festive kickoff to the summer
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/celebrate-cma-3/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
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